cmcveay Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Posted March 18, 2012 Hey, that's actually a great point that you bring up - After the Event driving. There have been several times when I've seen law enforcement "staked out" on the roads leaving the event venue. They know what's going on, they know it's legal and they KNOW that folks might tend to be a little heavy footed. I thought folks would like to know about that just so they can save their "mod money" for themselves and not the local county/state government. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Darn it, I had too much fun. Got home last night and started sneezing. Have a full blown cold. I do this all the time. I had to call in sick after my first run with the club. All that adrenaline just kills my immune system and I come down with something every single time! However, I will do it again and again and I hope I can become half decent at it. When I go, I want to do both sessions to get the most possible seat time. I don't get sick after club runs anymore, so I'm sure I'll adjust to autocross too. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Craig did Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Brian0758 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Phil, if I could comment something. I wish we had a chance to do a walk-tru of the course. It would've made a difference, I think. cp Did you miss the second half of the day? They set up a full course during lunch and before running it, we did a walk-thru with the instructors and they explain what we should be looking for. What a blast it was :rock: 2012 Jeep Rubicon
Brian0758 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Did any one take pics? Here are of photos http://www.watsonsontheweb.com/5503506 that a member of National Capital Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America took during the runs 2012 Jeep Rubicon
cmcveay Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Posted March 18, 2012 Here are the photo's that I took. Nothing edited, cleaned up or anything. http://www.flickr.com/photos/38286280@N07/sets/72157629611639325 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Lots of good shots in both albums Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
CP3657197 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Did you miss the second half of the day? They set up a full course during lunch and before running it, we did a walk-thru with the instructors and they explain what we should be looking for. What a blast it was :rock: Yes I did. It's good that they did. I tell, at the bottom of the parking lot where I started, I was not sure where to go after the slalom. I was guessing after that and needless to say did not do well there. When I transition at the top, I was ok and I did a lot better. :motor: cp
CP3657197 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Here are the photo's that I took. Nothing edited, cleaned up or anything. http://www.flickr.com/photos/38286280@N07/sets/72157629611639325 Nice pics. We took some too but somehow someway the pics have blueish tint on 'em. Not worth sharing... :motor: cp
CP3657197 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Here are of photos http://www.watsonsontheweb.com/5503506 that a member of National Capital Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America took during the runs Nice pics Brian... :motor: cp
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Nice pics. We took some too but somehow someway the pics have blueish tint on 'em. Not worth sharing... :motor: cp Sounds like your white balance was off. You can fix that with most any photo editing software. Even the free Picassa should work Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
kgdblu Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Here are the photo's that I took. Nothing edited, cleaned up or anything. http://www.flickr.com/photos/38286280@N07/sets/72157629611639325 nice pics...looks like Cricket ate a cone tho'
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 nice pics...looks like Cricket ate a cone tho' Cricket ate it, dragged and conquered that cone!!! She made that cone cry like a little girl!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
VioletDC Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Pics are very nice! Haven't gotten thru all of 'em, yet. Who's autoxin' the Countryman??? Kewl! :top: 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
CP3657197 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Posted March 19, 2012 Sounds like your white balance was off. You can fix that with most any photo editing software. Even the free Picassa should work You nailed it TGGRRR. I was playing with the camera today and discovered that the WB was whacked after several trial & error process. Still trying to learn the Manual Mode and it's a lot to remember... The next AutoX event for points is at Waldorf, MD... so who's ready to rack up some points? :motor: cp
GreenCactus Posted March 19, 2012 Report Posted March 19, 2012 nice pics...looks like Cricket ate a cone tho' nom nom nom
cmcveay Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Posted March 19, 2012 I kept hearing the instructors say "If you aren't hitting cones, you aren't getting close enough or you aren't trying hard enough". School cones are free but the rest of the time - not so much... As a bystander, I can say that it was fun to watch everyone as their confidence level with the upper and lower courses built and they drove faster and harder each time they went around the course. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Brian0758 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Posted March 19, 2012 Phil, Once the times are posted for the afternoon session, can you post the link here so we can find them? Thanks Brian 2012 Jeep Rubicon
etherpool Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 Phil, Once the times are posted for the afternoon session, can you post the link here so we can find them? Thanks Brian Just got em done. Here's the link! http://forum.nccbmwcca.org/downloads.php?do=file&id=83&act=down Glad everyone had fun on Saturday. I was down for the count yesterday so I didn't get a chance to read the forums. I hope to see most of you this weekend in Waldorf!!:motor: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.nccautocross.com Like us on facebook!
etherpool Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 Yes I did. It's good that they did. I tell, at the bottom of the parking lot where I started, I was not sure where to go after the slalom. I was guessing after that and needless to say did not do well there. When I transition at the top, I was ok and I did a lot better. :motor: cp I'm sorry you missed the second half! I was so busy I missed you leaving. I hope we get to see you again soon!! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.nccautocross.com Like us on facebook!
etherpool Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Here's a video of my best run of the day. This was my first time out in the MCS. That little car is AWESOME!!! Edited March 20, 2012 by Edge Converted YouTube link into embedded video [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.nccautocross.com Like us on facebook!
GreenCactus Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 Before the "wow, you're really fast" and "congratulations on the great time" start, my best time, the 51.something, was my instructor, not me. :embarassed:
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 Before the "wow, you're really fast" and "congratulations on the great time" start, my best time, the 51.something, was my instructor, not me. :embarassed: Well you still did great and the instructor showed you what Cricket can do. That's always good to know :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Brian0758 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 I was pleased with my times considering this was the first time I every autocrossed :top: Too bad I ate 1 cone on my best run 2012 Jeep Rubicon
